We started studying "fact families" in math, which involves making 2 addition equations and 2 subtraction equations using a set of 3 numbers (e.g. 5+3=8, 3+5=8, 8-3=5, 8-5=3). We also introduced name collection boxes, which are various ways to make or say a number (e.g. 12 = 1 dozen, twelve, 6+6, 14-2, etc.), and the addition/subtraction table which can help students see patterns in addition and subtraction.
We also learned two new reading strategies and practiced using each:
1. paying attention to ?, !, words in bold, italics, underline or otherwise different to read more fluently and with expression, not like a robot.
2. picking a word from a book to remember and try to use in conversation/writing that same day to expand your vocabulary.
In writing we addressed the first grade goal of using the words like "First, Next, Then, Last" to organize our sentences when we wrote instructions for how to do something. I will have copies of your child's writing available for you to take home at his/her conference next week.
Please remember that students will be dismissed at 11:00 on Thursday and Friday next week.
We would really appreciate additional tissues and glue sticks for the classroom.
Thanks so much for your ongoing generosity!
Next week's sight words will be: door, just, last, more, pick
Next week's sight words will be: door, just, last, more, pick
Enjoy these pictures from the past two weeks:
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